Immigration Officers Arrest 2nd Person Who Took Part in Pro-Palestinian Protests at Columbia

Authorities said they took into custody a Palestinian who overstayed her student visa.

Students participate in a pro-Palestinian protest near the Columbia University campus in New York City on Nov. 15, 2023. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Federal immigration officers arrested a second person who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on March 14.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested Leqaa Kordia, who hails from the West Bank, for overstaying an expired student visa, DHS said.